Two teens die in Wednesday crash
POWELL (WNE) — A two-car crash on Wednesday morning east of Garland claimed the lives of two teenagers and injured the two occupants of the other vehicle. The vehicles collided around 7:36 a.m. amid snowy, slippery conditions on U.S. Highway…
Jackson schools look at housing for teachers
By Evan Robinson-Johnson Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — At a time employers throughout the valley are searching for employee housing solutions, the school district is hoping to lead the charge. With the help of Shelter JH…
Gillette man accused of making child porn
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts of producing child pornography. Dustin Anthony Hiebert, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment in federal court, and a trial…
Session promises heavy workload — and not just for lawmakers
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Lawmakers face a heavy workload Monday when the 2022 budget session begins. Along with passing a budget, they must hammer out a redistricting plan and allocate $1 billion in federal stimulus money. It’s not likely to…
Yellowstone to improve telecommunications systems in developed areas
The National Park Service (NPS) signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to improve telecommunications systems in the developed areas of Yellowstone National Park. The FONSI was approved in 2021. Although the environmental review…
Stakeholders hint at deal to avoid Jim Bridger plant shutdown
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Stakeholders are working behind the scenes to strike a compromise that avoids a federal shutdown of two coal-burning units at the Jim Bridger power plant, according to parties involved. Hundreds of jobs — and the air…
Idaho Water Supply Committee: Record-dry January, drought outlook ‘grim’
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – After a near “perfect” start to the season, officials with the Idaho Water Supply Committee said a record-dry January and dry forecasts are not ideal for the widespread…
Semi pulling windmill blade tips over near Montpelier
A semi pulling a windmill blade slid off the road and tipped over on Highway 30 south of Montpelier on Monday. The road had to be closed later in the week to complete cleanup and recover the blade. The Bear…
Rocky Mountain Power looks at hydropower unit near Glenrock
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Another company is eyeing pumped storage hydropower in Wyoming. This one is a household name. Rocky Mountain Power, the state’s largest utility, applied in October for preliminary permits from…
Cause of Barn Fire Determined by Teton County Fire Marshal
Teton County Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has determined the cause of last week’s barn fire on Bedstraw Lane off of South Park Ranch Road. The barn had a section used as a chicken coop for nine birds, and that is…